Boston Shaker

On Friday of last week, I had the joy of visiting the Boston Shaker in Somerville, Mass., a semi-new store-within-a-store that specializes in bar- and glassware, cocktail makings (everything but the booze, that is), and other fun stuff. I had a fun visit with proprietor Adam Lantheaume, and enjoyed a cameo appearance by Fred Yarm, of Cocktail Virgin Slut. Here’s a bit of a photo tour, for those who’ve never see the place. Forgive the blurriness of some of these photos. Also, if you’re a regular viewer of my Flickr stream, forgive the fact that you’ve already seen all these damn pics.

Proud, happy proprietor Adam. Say, “Hi Adam!”

Lovely pewter julep cups, made by a company in Connecticut. Support almost-local business! I’m hoping to add a couple of these to my home bar fairly soon.

Sterling-silver cocktail picks. At nearly a Benjy a pair, these ain’t coming home with me anytime soon.

f’nbjunkie – There’s a few Moscow Mule mugs out there – the ones I’ve been eyeing for the store are from a company called Old Dutch.http://www.olddutchco.com/product.sc?categoryId=55&productId=793
Don’t have them yet (need to order quite a few of them to make the companies minimum order), but if you’re interested contact me directly and I might be able to help you obtain some for this summer’s Mules.

Sam – Hope to see you!

Tiare – Excellent choices. They’re lovely! (I’m fond of the “Him & Her” and the “Double Curl” cocktail pics.) Sign up on the email list @ thebostonshaker.com to learn of some specials that may be happening soon regarding your favored products. Just sayin’.